tally stick

noun

Meaning

A bone, or piece of wood, on which notches or scores are cut, as the marks of number, for account keeping.

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Related words

tally(English)countertally(English)stock(English)nickstick(English)stick(English)strike-stick(English)toddy stick(English)stake(English)

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